Provision of CIR Internet Non-Consultancy Services by Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)) invites bids for the provision of CIR Internet under a non-consultancy services contract referenced as 'P119242'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and funded by MOFA. Bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 are eligible to participate. Items being procured: - Provision of CIR Internet service The procurement will follow a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as specified in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/119242. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The bid opening will occur the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement is governed by Rules 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS v2.0 as well as the Authority's website at www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure timely electronic submission through EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early registration on EPADS is recommended to resolve any technical issues well before the deadline.